Rape suspect surrenders in Zamboanga del Norte

POLICE on Friday arrested a young man for raping his 17-year-old cousin inside his home in Zamboanga del Norte. The suspect was identified as Roy Banglos Palatis, 22, of Purok 5, Barangay Mauswagon in Godod town. The reports said Banglos was arrested based on the complaint filed by his cousin ‘Elizabeth’ (not her real name), 17. Initial investigation showed that the victim was raped while charging her mobile phone inside the suspect’s room. The suspect surrendered to the village leader, who had him turned over to the Godod Police.